Description
A workflow script for Cinema 4D that creates a light at the current viewport/camera view. R18+
Create lights based on where you are looking.
Copy contents (.py and .tiff) to library/scripts folder in Cinema 4D.
Pre-R20
WIN >> C:/Program files/MAXON/CINEMA 4D RXX/library/scripts
OSX >> /Applications/MAXON/CINEMA 4D RXX/library/scripts
R20
Open your preferences dialog box (Menu >> Edit >> Preferences)
Click the button named “Open Preferences Folder”
Usage
Add button/shortcut to your workspace for easier clicking.
SHIFT + C >> It's Lit >> Drag to workspace.
SHIFT + C >> It's Lit >> Drag to workspace.
Click to create and Area Light at the current view.
OPT/ALT to create a light with target at world center (0,0,0).
Select and object, OPT/ALT to create light with target to selected object.
OPT/ALT to create a light with target at world center (0,0,0).
Select and object, OPT/ALT to create light with target to selected object.
Any light in the scene can be repositioned to current view.
Select light and click the script.
Select light and click the script.
CMD/CTRL create a Spotlight
SHIFT will rename targets
Change the name of the light objects and SHIFT click on script will rename the targets.
Change the name of the light objects and SHIFT click on script will rename the targets.
Tip:
If you already have a camera in the scene. Use the viewport camera to set your lights so you don't lose your place.
If you already have a camera in the scene. Use the viewport camera to set your lights so you don't lose your place.